She was the daughter of a Roman nobleman and due to her profession of faith, they arrested her and took before the Emperor Alexander Severus. But this Prince was tolerant with the Christians, and his Government marked a period of calm for the Church. The history of the Saint occurred in 1634, 1400 years after her martyrdom. Then, to restore the famous Roman churches, the relics of the martyr were found and proposed devotion to Saint Martina.
Celebrate today: Martina.
View moreIn the monastery of saint Benito de Maredsous, Belgium, blessed Columba (Joseph) Marmion, who, born in Ireland, and ordained a priest, and became Abbot of the Benedictine monastery, where he distinguished himself as the father of the monastery, guide of souls on the way of Holiness and for its rich in spiritual doctrine and eloquence.
In Tonquin (today North Viet Nam), Holy Tomás Khuong, priest and martyr, who, in the persecution under the Emperor Tu Duc confessed with great strength of mind that was Christian and imprisoned, kneeling before the cross he was beheaded with an axe.
Passion of Saint Theophilus, surnamed the young, martyr, who, being prefect of the Christian army, was arrested in Cyprus and led to the presence of Harun ar-Rashid, Caliph Supreme of the Saracens, and since neither threats nor promises could make him forsake Christ, was wounded in death with the sword.
In the city of Seoul in Korea, saint Pablo Ho Hyob, martyr, who, being a soldier, was imprisoned by confessing Christian and subjected to torment, his forces surrendered and it seemed that he recant, but repented, he appeared before the judge confirming their faith in Christ, therefore jailed again, after long died from the beatings.
In Malonne, place of Belgium, saint Muciano María Viaux, of the brothers of the Christian schools, who devoted all his life with perseverance and generosity to the formation of young people.
In Jerusalem, saint Matías, Bishop, who, after supporting many contradictions by Christ, rested in peace (s. II).
In the town of Torrent, Spain, blessed Carmela García Moyón, martyr, teacher of Christian doctrine, that by cruel religious persecution was raped and burned alive because of her faith in Christ.
In the city of Pavia, in Lombardy (today Italy), saint Armentario or Armentaro, Bishop, who solemnly placed in the basilica of St. Peter in Cælo Aureo Augustine body, moved by King Liutprand.
In the city of Viterbo, in Lazio (today Italy), saint Jacinta Mariscotti, Virgin, of the third order Regular of St. Francis, who, after losing 15 years given to vain delights, embraced with burning conversion and promoted confraternities to comfort the elderly, promoting the worship of the Eucharist.
In the monastery of Maubeuge, in Neustria (today France), saint Aldegunda, Abbess, King Dagoberto (c. 684) time.
In the monastery of Chelle, on the territory of Paris, in Gaul (now France), saint Batilde, who, being Queen, founded a monastery under the rule of Saint Benedict, in the style of the monastery of Luxeuil and the death of her husband, Clodoveo II, ruled the Kingdom of the Franks. When his son took power, he retired to the mentioned monastery, living until the end of his days under the observance of the rule.